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Coochie BusinessBeauty for Ashes: Miscarriage, Infant Loss & the Myth of Bouncing Back (w/ Natalie Demerson-Watkins)Send a textIn this powerful and deeply personal conversation, Dr. Abigail sits down with transformational leader Natalie Demerson-Watkins, founder of Anchored Life Academy and Anchored Life Foundation, to explore the emotional and spiritual impact of miscarriage and infant loss — especially for high-achieving women who feel pressure to “bounce back.”Natalie shares her living testimony of recurring miscarriage, the premature birth and loss of her daughter Rosalyn at 26 weeks, and the four-year journey of shattered faith, surrender, and rebuilding that followed.Together, they discuss:• The silent grief high-achieving women carry • The myth of...
2026-02-1749 min
Acid HorizonA Life in Rebellion: Up Against the Wall Motherfucker, Black Mask, and the Surrealist Struggle in 1960-70s New YorkAdam is joined by comrades Abigail Susik (@abigailsusik7), Ben Morea (@ben_morea), and Breanne Fahs to discuss the synthesis of art and activism, as exemplified by Ben’s central role within such collectives as Up Against the Wall Motherfucker! Black Mask, and The Rat during the 60s and 70s in New York. We spoke about Ben’s life and work, from the “redistribution” of garbage to New York’s freshly gentrified Lincoln Centre, breaking into the Pentagon, and helping to inspire the current tactics of the black bloc. Further, we explore the practice of decommodified art against the commercialism of Andy Wa...
2025-11-0658 min
Meanwhile in Memphis with New MemphisRe-Imagining Creative Careers with Memphis Music Initiative and AngelStreet
Memphis is a city known for its arts and culture output and with the city's expansion in support for the arts and culture sector infrastructure (which you can also learn about in this conversation), it's vital to understand what potential creative investment can unlock for youth.
Rychetta Watkins of Memphis Music Initiative and Ruth Abigail Gardner of AngelStreet join Meanwhile in Memphis to share how their organizations collaborate to help youth redefine success and creatively reimagine career pathways. Tune in, then share what you learn in a conversation this week!
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2025-09-3053 min
Community ConvenerBuilding Futures: Intern Reflections & SPLOST UpdatesSend us a textIn Episode 14 of Community Convener, we wrap up the summer with a special conversation featuring our 2025 PINterns, Abigail Watkins and Peighton Freeman. They share their biggest takeaways from the internship and how this experience shaped their outlook on the Chamber and the business community.We also bring you the latest Henry Happenings, including an insightful interview with County Manager Cheri Hobston-Matthews on SPLOST projects transforming Henry County, plus updates on upcoming events, the Chamber Education Foundation, and new business ribbon cuttings.This episode is pr...
2025-09-0145 minCommunity ConvenerGuided Growth: EmPOWERing Women & Future LeadersSend us a textThis episode of Community Convener is all about empowerment, leadership, and the power of mentorship.Catalytic Conversation: Guest host Barbara Ingram, Director of Communications for the Henry County Chamber, sits down with Dodie Cason, Co-Chair of the Chamber’s Women’s Leadership Council, and Dr. Heather Ross, founder and CEO of Solutionists International Consulting. Together, they dive into the upcoming EmPOWER her Coffee Hour Series, kicking off September 4th, where Dr. Ross will lead with Fill Your Cup: The Path to Being a He...
2025-08-1842 minCommunity ConvenerAcross Generations: Leading, Learning & Leveling UpSend us a textIn this episode of Community Convener, we explore the power of cross-generational collaboration, intentional leadership, and how to get the most out of your Chamber experience.🔹 Catalytic Conversation: Judy McMurtry joins our Gen Z "PINterns," Abigail Watkins and Peighton Freeman, for a candid conversation about breaking generational stereotypes, learning from each other, and what it’s really like to work across generations at the Chamber.🔹 Voices of the Chamber: Montina Young Fraiser, Chair of the Henry County Convention & Visitors Bureau, shares her experience with the Chamber...
2025-07-1442 minCommunity ConvenerEmotional Intelligence, Chamber Reflections, & Mentorship in MotionSend a textThis episode of Community Convener is all about connection with ourselves, our community, and leaders.🧠 Reginald Turner from Clayton State University joins us to explore the power of Emotional Intelligence and give a preview of their upcoming EQ Summit.🤝 Then, we sit down with Christy Chewning, Member Engagement Coordinator at Central Georgia EMC and our 2020 Board Chair, to hear her reflections on how the Chamber has shaped her leadership journey.🌟 And don’t miss our special spotlight feature: a mentee interview led by our own intern, Abigail Watkins, as she spea...
2025-06-2344 minCommunity ConvenerInterns, Industry, & ImpactSend us a text🎙️ Your Memorial Day just got more meaningful. The latest episode of Community Convener is out now!🛋️ Whether you're relaxing, traveling, or catching up on rest, tune in for stories of leadership, community, and small business resilience.🎧 Episode 4: Let’s Keep Building – Interns, Industry & Impact Host Joseph B. Henning sits down with: ✅ Abigail Watkins & Peighton Freeman (PINterns) – Learn how they’re supporting the Chamber with tools, research, and real-world leadership ✅ Brandon Hutchison (Atlanta Motor Speedway) – From racing to board leadership...
2025-05-2631 min
Screenwriters' Rant Room514: SHOWRUNNER - BEN WATKINS (PART 2)"CREATING CROSS"Hilliard and guest co-hosts actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill and actor/filmmaker Denzel Whitaker chop it up in a dope, 2-part episode with showrunner BEN WATKINS, writer-creator of the NAACP Image Award Winner for Outstanding Writing in a Drama Series and Outstanding Drama Series for Amazon’s new hit series CROSS.Ben talks about how he created and wrote the series CROSS on Amazon Prime and we go deep into the ins-and-outs of running a successful series, casting, writing, writers' rooms, production, the magical negro trope and so much more!...
2025-03-031h 41
Date With A DebutSeries 1, Episode 12 - Amy Lovat on Mistakes And Other LoversORIGINAL WORDS & NERDS BROADCAST: November 2023
Date With a Debut is featured as part of the Australian literary platform Words & Nerds. Check out all shows on the platform here: https://danivee.com.au/podcasts/
Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
In our twelfth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Lovat, author of Mistakes And Other Lovers. They discuss the book, growing up and being...
2024-12-0945 minScreenwriters' Rant Room504: ALONA TAL - "CROSS" ON AMAZONIn this episode Hilliard and guest co-host actor/filmmaker Johnny Ray Gill (CROSS) sit down in a 2 1/2 hour conversation with actor/filmmaker ALONA TAL (CROSS) for an in-depth conversation about working as talent in Hollywood, and the ins-and-outs of the journey to landing series regular roles on TV.We also talk about how Alona landed her role on Ben Watkins' CROSS series (which just premiered its entire season on Amazon Prime on November 14th), and Alona and Johnny Ray gave some of their favorite audition tips and tricks to actors as well as how they work best with...
2024-11-182h 28Screenwriters' Rant Room502: JOHNNY RAY GILL - "CROSS" ON AMAZONIn this new season premiere episode, Hilliard and guest co-host (actor/filmmaker) Shawn Carter Peterson sat down with JOHNNY RAY GILL - a critically acclaimed actor, filmmaker, rapper, poet and activist. He just finished filming seasons one and two of "CROSS" created by Ben Watkins, Amazon Prime's new psychological thriller based on the best-selling book series Alex Cross by James Patterson. Gill stars opposite Aldis Hodge and Ryan Eggold as Bobby Trey, a deadly, cunning ex-DC police officer from Shreveport who’s motived by money and the reclaiming of his family’s land, stolen by a racist predatory US gove...
2024-11-041h 53
The Time Management Podcast047 Gratitude Through Hard Times: Finding Positive Benefits through our DARKEST Hours | Chris Schembra📣This week on The Time Management Podcast I am joined by Chris Schembra, a celebrated keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert in human connection. USA Today calls him their "Gratitude Guru", he’s the Founder of the 7:47 Gratitude Experience™ a 2-time Emmy Award winner and Pasta sauce inventor.
This Episode is for you if:
→ You’re deep in the trenches of hard times
→ You’re struggling to find the bright side of something that’s happened to you
→ You’re looking to learn from someone who vulnerably shares the Process (The Positive...
2024-08-2938 min
The Hopeful Activists' PodcastJesus and the Urban Estate {ProximityxHopefulActivists}The first in our exciting new series in collaboration with Proximity, a new resource hub for urban Christians. In this episode we discover the joys and challenges of following Jesus on an urban estate. We'll hear from Allan Finnegan from Emmanuel Baptist Church in Netherton in Liverpool, Tom Grant, also from Emmanuel Baptist Church and Head of Proximity, as well as Tal Watkins and Marie Robinson from the Netherton Community Grocery. And finally from Bishop Philip North, who tells us that there are two stories: amazing life and hope on urban estates, and also a c...
2024-06-0759 min
In the Envelope: The Actor’s PodcastMelissa BarreraMelissa Barrera joins In the Envelope: The Actor's Podcast to discuss the arc of her career, the theater-like quality of shooting the horror feature "Abigail," and her renewed sense of purpose after being let go from the "Scream" franchise.
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Backstage has been the #1 resource for actors and talent-seekers for 60 years. In the Envelope, Backstage’s podcast, features intimate, in-depth conversations with today’s most noteworthy film, television, and theater actors and creators. This is your guide to every aspect of acting, from voiceover and commercial work to casting directors, agents, and more. Full of both know-how and inspiration, In the...
2024-04-2543 min
The HR Grapevine PodcastWhat makes a company a great place to work?On this week's very special edition of the HR Grapevine podcast, our guest host Abigail Yeboah, Senior List & Organisational Trends Manager at Great Place To Work UK, talks us through what has been a phenomenal year for the Great Place To Work Awards, and what truly makes those featured on the list exceptional employers.
For this podcast, Abigail is joined by Xanthe Watkins, Senior Consultant at Great Place To Work UK, Lisa Shaftesley, HR Director at Booking.com and Matt Wintle, Head of Talent Acquisition and Development at Admiral Group.
The three guests offer unique insight into the organisations that...
2024-04-2320 min
Words and Nerds: Authors, books and literature.12. Date With A Debut: Amy Lovat and Nck Wasiliev on Mistakes And Other LoversTitle: 12. Date With A Debut - Amy Lovat on Mistakes And Other Lovers
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Welcome to the miniseries hosted by author, podcaster and book fanatic, Nick Wasiliev. This is Date With A Debut: shining a light on debut authors, their incredible books and their journeys to publication.
In our twelfth episode, Nick sits down with Amy Lovat, author of Mistakes And Other Lovers. They discuss the book, growing up and being in the space of life transition, setting a story in Newcastle and how that translated to the themes...
2023-11-0945 min
The UnlearnT PodcastUnlearning Politics Pt. 2 with Reverend Ayanna Watkins: Navigating Multiple Candidates, Debunking the Voting Myth, The Rhythm of Organizing, and The Power of Community AdvocacySend us a textEver felt disillusioned by the idea that your single vote doesn't make a difference? Let's debunk that myth together as we tread into the world of voting, underlining why your vote indeed matters. Our vibrant guest, Ayanna Watkins, Executive Director of Memphis Interfaith Coalition for Action Hope (MICAH), exposes the real power of voting, throwing light on the gravity of each vote and how it can tip the scales in an election. She also unpacks the importance of staying politically active post-election season and the significant understanding that elected officials work for us.
2023-10-1756 min
One Bad MotherEpisode 495: If I Had a Nickel for Everything I Don't Know About Autism, I'd Be Rich! with Tessa Watkins, Part 2Be the sunflower lanyard in your community! Biz continues her conversation with autism advocate Tessa Watkins about invisible disability, wordless support, and realizing your spouse isn't an asshole. Plus, MAX FUN DRIVE!Get your Hidden Disabilities sunflower lanyard at www.HiddenDisabilitiesStore.com.Tessa's Advocacy Work:Karen Schwartz, “Sunflowers are a hidden symbol for travelers with disabilities” (Mar. 9, 2023). The Washington Post. (my Google Doc of the article to avoid the paywall)Abigail Schade Gary, “New Banners Help Autistic Kids Communicate” (Feb. 24, 2023). Mt. Lebanon Magazine.Abby Kirkland, “Helping kids Point-N-Play their way to inclusive fun at parks” (Jan. 2...
2023-03-2242 minOne Bad MotherEpisode 494: If I Had a Nickel for Everything I Don't Know About Autism, I'd Be Rich! with Tessa WatkinsWhen you step in it, you either step up or run away. Biz steps up and sits down with Tessa Watkins, autism advocate and longtime Badmin. Plus, Biz has an announcement!Tessa's Advocacy Work:Karen Schwartz, “Sunflowers are a hidden symbol for travelers with disabilities” (Mar. 9, 2023). The Washington Post. (my Google Doc of the article to avoid the paywall)Abigail Schade Gary, “New Banners Help Autistic Kids Communicate” (Feb. 24, 2023). Mt. Lebanon Magazine.Abby Kirkland, “Helping kids Point-N-Play their way to inclusive fun at parks” (Jan. 27, 2023). Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.Tessa's Advocacy blog: Just1Voice.com which serves as a digital hub...
2023-03-1753 min
The Yapastolic PodcastUncovering Jezebel | Yapastolic PodcastIn this episode of The Yapastolic Podcast, we uncover one of the prevailing spirits of this time: the spirit of Jezebel. What started out as a conversation on the Yapa Fam Zoom in Jan 2023 quickly turned into a discussion where the Spirit of God and Word of God revealed what is going on right now and how the church needs to handle what is going on.
Thanks to the Yapa238 fam for participating and being obedient to let God use you.
Elyssa Hornbeck
Robert & Nicole Peterson
Mike Watkins
Cam Smith
2023-02-032h 23
No Regulars PodcastEp 59. Smile Is Based On Real Events, Project Abigail, Nasty QuizWelcome to Episode 59 of The No Regulars Podcast hosted by Darris Watkins and Fritz William. In this episode we talk about the strange phenomenon that is going on in Asia, the urban legend of Project Abigail, and we both take the nasty quiz to see if we some dirty people. USE CODE: noregulars Link Down Below! https://naturalshilajit.com/?platform=grin&link_id=1105917&token=2RfU0rh7MIjWVPP5Rh2UuoxydCeEvZnF&contact_id=69e78dec-7582-4c3d-921f-4f6030a56a45&attribution_window=30
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2022-10-251h 41
Capes and JapesAbigail BrandToday we talk about Abigail Brand, the morally-grey half-unknown alien-half-human mutant pyrokinetic commander of S.W.O.R.D. who is truly a woman of many mysteries.
Today's mentioned & relevant media:
-Astonishing X-Men (2004)
-Secret Invasion (2008)
-Secret Invasion: Who Do You Trust? (2008) #1
-S.W.O.R.D. (2009)
-Spider-Woman (2009) #1
-Uncanny X-Men (2011) #1
-Avengers vs X-Men: Consequences (2012) #4
-X-Men: Legacy (2012) #19-#24
-Guardians of the Galaxy (2015) #8
-Captain Marvel (2016)
-The Mighty Captain Marvel (2017)
-Captain Marvel (2019) #10
-X-Force (2019) #11
-Empyre: Aftermath Avengers (2020) #1
-S.W.O.R.D. (2020)
-New Mutants (2019) #30
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2022-09-2753 min
Shrinking It Down: Mental Health Made SimpleHow Does Schizophrenia Affect a Young Person and Their Caregivers?May is Mental Health Awareness Month! Leading up to this month, we received questions from our Instagram followers. In this podcast miniseries, Dr. Gene Beresin and Dr. Khadijah Booth Watkins answer them. Today's question: How does Schizophrenia affect a young person and their caregivers? Dr. Abigail Donovan of the Mass General First Episode and Early Psychosis Program joins to help answer. Media ListAbigail Donovan, MD (Massachusetts General Hospital)First-Episode and Early Psychosis Program (Massachusetts General Hospital)What Is Family Therapy? (MGH Clay Center)Psychosis in Chi...
2022-05-2408 min
The Bookcast Club#65 Book Club: The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria MasSend us a Text Message.In support of Ukraine we would like to point you in the direction of Book Aid for Ukraine, an amazing bookish auction with a whole host of items from signed books, agent 1:1s, book shopping trips with authors, workshops and lots more. Friend of the pod Abigail Mann is auctioning her amazing Write Funny Workshop, which Jenny can vouch is excellent!***It's a book club episode! Jenny, Chris and Alice share their thoughts on The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas, translated by Frank Wynne, as well as...
2022-03-1149 minThe Bookcast Club#65 Book Club: The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria MasSend us a Text Message.In support of Ukraine we would like to point you in the direction of Book Aid for Ukraine, an amazing bookish auction with a whole host of items from signed books, agent 1:1s, book shopping trips with authors, workshops and lots more. Friend of the pod Abigail Mann is auctioning her amazing Write Funny Workshop, which Jenny can vouch is excellent!***It's a book club episode! Jenny, Chris and Alice share their thoughts on The Mad Women's Ball by Victoria Mas, translated by Frank Wynne, as well as...
2022-03-1149 min
El Segundo MensajeroE18: Psicopatía (con Jimena Castillo)La segunda temporada de El Segundo Mensajero está por fin aquí. Esperamos que hayan tenido un excelente inicio de año. En el primer episodio de la temporada platico con Jimena Castillo (@makeup_byjime) sobre un tema controversial en el estudio de la mente humana: La Psicopatía. Y sobre todo nos centramos en la importancia del cuidado (o la ausencia del mismo) en el desarrollo de las conductas antisociales. ¿El maltrato afecta al cerebro en el largo plazo?
Parte 1: Beth
Parte 2: La importancia del cuidado
Parte 3: ¿Qué es la psicopatía?
Parte 4: ¿Pueden tratarse las conductas psicopáticas?
Las imágenes referen...
2022-02-011h 08
The Locher RoomA Time to Heal_ Stories of Hope & Inspiration 2-19-2021Please join Bryan Beckley the author of the new book A Time to Heal: Stories of Hope & Inspiration live in The Locher Room live on Friday, February 19th at 5 p.m. EST / 2 p.m. PST. The book covers a wide variety of topics including: mental health issues such as PTSD, depression, anxiety, bullying, the loss of a parent, representation, activism, addiction, spirituality, the healing power of the arts, the importance of having mentors and so much more. Bryan will share his personal reasons for writing this book.Joining Bryan are Liris Crosse (actress, model), David A. Gregory (Ford...
2021-09-031h 27
Speak On PodcastSpeak On: I Have HIV Ft. Rich WatkinsYolanda speaks to actor, writer and teacher Rich Watkins about his personal journey of living with HIV.___________________Speak On is an event series, podcast and panel show that explores culture, society and wellbeing.Please rate, review, like, share and subscribe and connect to Speak On’s social media channels.Speak On Instagram: www.instagram.com/speakon_ | #SpeakOnPresented & Created by Yolanda Copes-Stepney: www.instagram.com/yokicsGuest: Rich Watkins: https://twitter.com/richwatkinsldnProducer: Abigail Weaver: www.instagram.com/_abigailweaver--- Send in a voice m...
2021-02-0352 min
National Council of ChurchesNew Year, Who Dis? No More of the Same Old StuffPart of the Faith & Fire Conversation Series "Chaos or Community: Courageous Conversations During Chaos." Panelists: Derrick Lewis - National Field Organizer, NAACP Youth and College Division Abigail Scholar - Executive Director, Central Washington Justice for Our Neighbors Rev. Dr. Shazetta Thompson-Hill - Associate Pastor, Christian Chapel Temple of Faith, Fort Worth, TX Moderators: Rev. Aundreia Alexander, Esq. - NCC Min. Christian Watkins - NCC
2021-01-061h 04
Always Andersonville: The PodcastEpisode 92 - The story of Dispensary 33 with Abigail Watkins and Paul LeeThis week we are joined by Abigail Watkins and Paul Lee from Dispensary 33. Dispensary 33 made history as the first location in the city of Chicago where one could purchase cannabis legally with a medical cannabis card. They display all marijuana goods to its customers, allowing patients to personally inspect their meds. With a large menu of flowers, extracts, edibles and topicals, this dispensary has consistently gone above and beyond to help the state’s medical marijuana patients safely and affordably access their medicine. On January 1, 2020 the recreational sale of cannabis becomes legal in Illinois and Dispensary 33 is one of on...
2019-12-3142 min
Call Me WatkinsThe Crucible Ep 9 Women in the playThis episode explores in depth the characters; Elizabeth Proctor, Abigail Williams, Tituba, Rebecca Nurse and Mary Warren.
2018-08-131h 03Call Me WatkinsThe Crucible Ep 2 Act 1 Part 1Act 1 - an overview that concludes at the end of Proctor and Abigail's private conversation about their affair.
2017-07-1530 min
The Jewel CaseEp. 44: Rayna GellertRayna Gellert is an Old Time American fiddler and singer-songwriter with deep roots in American traditional music that has led to her collaborating with artists such as Sara Watkins, Abigail Washburn and Loudon Wainwright III. I ask Rayna about keeping folk music alive and the links between old time and celtic trad. We also talk about her latest album ‘Workin’s Too Hard’ – a collection of original and traditional songs. Rayna is touring Northern Ireland at the start of February at the following venues: Wed 1 Feb: Strule Arts Centre, Omagh Thu 2 Feb: Bangor Castle, Bangor Fri 3 Feb: Island Arts…
The po...
2017-01-3100 min
Access Unmissable Full Audiobooks in Fiction, LGBTQ+Our Own Country: A Novel by Jodi DaynardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/255988to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Our Own Country: A Novel
Author: Jodi Daynard
Narrator: Cristina Panfilio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 36 minutes
Release date: February 23, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: LGBTQ+
Publisher's Summary:
A love affair tests a new nation’s revolutionary ideals. In 1770s Boston, a prosperous merchant’s daughter, Eliza Boylston, lives a charmed life—until war breaches the walls of the family estate and forces her to live in a world in which wealth can no longer protect her. As the chaos of the Revolu...
2016-02-2312h 36
Access Top-Rated Full Audiobooks in Fiction, DramaOur Own Country: A Novel by Jodi DaynardPlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/255988 to listen full audiobooks. Title: Our Own Country: A Novel Author: Jodi Daynard Narrator: Cristina Panfilio Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 12 hours 36 minutes Release date: February 23, 2016 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Drama Publisher's Summary: A love affair tests a new nation’s revolutionary ideals. In 1770s Boston, a prosperous merchant’s daughter, Eliza Boylston, lives a charmed life—until war breaches the walls of the family estate and forces her to live in a world in which wealth can no longer protect her. As the chaos of the Re...
2016-02-2303 minDiscover Top Full Audiobooks in Fiction, HistoricalOur Own Country: A Novel by Jodi DaynardPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/255988to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Our Own Country: A Novel
Author: Jodi Daynard
Narrator: Cristina Panfilio
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 12 hours 36 minutes
Release date: February 23, 2016
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 4 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Historical
Publisher's Summary:
A love affair tests a new nation’s revolutionary ideals. In 1770s Boston, a prosperous merchant’s daughter, Eliza Boylston, lives a charmed life—until war breaches the walls of the family estate and forces her to live in a world in which wealth can no longer protect her. As the chaos of the Revolu...
2016-02-2312h 36
Red Lion SquareEpisode 4 - Russ Kesler, Steve Kronen and Johnathon WilliamsFor Fathers' Day week, Johnathon Williams, Russ Kesler and Steve Kronen bring us poems of death, love and song, plus the after party is taken over by hysterical women: Amy, Mistie Watkins and podcaster Abigail Hilton.
2010-06-2200 min